In-House Tax Manager

About the Firm

We are partnering with a premier global asset manager with a strong presence across APAC and globally. This position offers high-visibility engagement across HR, Finance, and Reward, driving regional compliance, cross-border strategy, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional SME on tax treatments for international assignments, permanent transfers, cross-border remote work arrangements, and business travel.
• Evaluate employment tax, permanent establishment (PE), and corporate tax risks stemming from an internationally mobile workforce across APAC.
• Oversee APAC income tax, payroll withholding, shadow payroll, tax equalisation/hypothetical tax arrangements, and social security obligations in partnership with external advisors and regional teams.
• Advise on tax implications and payroll reporting for employee benefits, allowances, deferred compensation, and equity-based incentives.
• Lead external advisor relationships across multiple APAC jurisdictions to ensure seamlessly coordinated advice on complex tax matters.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 6+ years of specialized experience in employment tax and/or global mobility, gained within a Big 4, top-tier professional services firm, or in-house team. Prior financial services experience is an advantage, but not strictly required.
• Strong working knowledge of employment and mobility tax across one or more key APAC jurisdictions (covering cross-border mobility, business travelers, C&B, or incentives).
• CTA, ADIT, ACA, CPA, or an equivalent recognized professional qualification is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts to non-tax partners clearly. Proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working independently within a global framework.